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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:00:27 PM EDT
I'm not sure if you can love an inanimate object, but if you can, then I love this Thompson. The condition, the quality of craftsmanship, the originality, and the PD history all make this gun amazing, and I still can't believe that it's mine. Seriously, every time I see it I'm surprised that it's there. I also can't believe that it's 96 years old. 96 YEARS! That's old!!
Anyways, here are a couple pictures of the inside and outside. Everyone always shows the outside, so I wanted to share some pictures of the inside too. The parts are machined beautifully and slide together tight like oiled glass. Amazing! A video of a complete breakdown of this gun, and VERY LITTLE shooting will be coming out eventually when I have some time. Dreams do come true, and hard work with a lot of searching does pay off. Thanks for reading this post, hope you guys enjoy the pictures, and take care! 
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:18:19 PM EDT
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I too am fascinated by these metallic pieces of art. I was fortunate this weekend to drool over the combined collections of TATA.
The American Thompson Association were guests of OGCA at the July meeting. I assume you are a member or will be soon? 
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:27:11 PM EDT
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that is cool and way to achieve your dream. I live is a semi state but at least have a 1927a1 sbr. that is probably as close as I will get. thanks for sharing
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:27:42 PM EDT
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I love the precise machining and beautiful craftsmanship. That is truly an industrial work of art. Congratulations on yet another fine addition to your excellent collection. It's...simply...gawgeous!!!
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:30:06 PM EDT
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That's a damn fine piece of craftsmanship there, congratulations!!!
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:40:02 PM EDT
[#5]
Blish lock! First one I've ever seen!
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:55:07 PM EDT
[#6]
Very nice....is it auto-ord-co, or Thompson marked up top?
Square actuator cut? I've got its sister...a '21A 676X.......with an interesting past..... The exterior finish on these is like a 1960's Python......all the internals are almost "electropolished"....like a Schmidt Rubin bolt Haven't shot mine in 10 years.....it's too pretty...I'll throw up a pic as soon as I get another (non-PB) host |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 9:31:20 PM EDT
[#7]
Very cool! Get those pictures posted!
Mine is the Auto Ordnance marked on top with the square actuator slot. 
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Very nice....is it auto-ord-co, or Thompson marked up top? Square actuator cut? I've got its sister...a '21A 676X.......with an interesting past..... The exterior finish on these is like a 1960's Python......all the internals are almost "electropolished"....like a Schmidt Rubin bolt Haven't shot mine in 10 years.....it's too pretty...I'll throw up a pic as soon as I get another (non-PB) host |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 9:47:11 PM EDT
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Best model Thompson . Love the fins and forestock .
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Posted: 7/17/2017 12:21:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/17/2017 12:53:29 AM EDT
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Looks like all 676x guns were Navys or ACs, except for one. That one was with an Illinois Police Department. I assume that one is yours?
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Very nice....is it auto-ord-co, or Thompson marked up top? Square actuator cut? I've got its sister...a '21A 676X.......with an interesting past..... The exterior finish on these is like a 1960's Python......all the internals are almost "electropolished"....like a Schmidt Rubin bolt Haven't shot mine in 10 years.....it's too pretty...I'll throw up a pic as soon as I get another (non-PB) host |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 11:06:19 PM EDT
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Outstanding, congratulations College Boy. Looks like a fine piece, and a C drum as well as a shot mag!
Well done. |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 12:06:06 AM EDT
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Outstanding, congratulations College Boy. Looks like a fine piece, and a C drum as well as a shot mag! Well done. |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 7:45:03 AM EDT
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The 1921 Thompson is an icon. Congratulations.
In case you are not aware and wish to avoid potential damage to your C drum, Numrich is now selling a Taiwanese made Thompson C drum for about $400. It has received favorable reviews from a number of buyers on the Machinegunboards.com Thompson forum. Enjoy! |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 2:09:55 PM EDT
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Wow, truly awesome.
Wait until you see how accurate the Thompson is. You'll be an expert marksman half way through your second mag |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 2:12:35 PM EDT
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Most people don't understand how "deluxe" that the Thompson is.
They put every single possible design feature they could think of on the gun and then Colt built them like a fine sporting firearm. Every part on the gun is sculpted from solid steel like old-school industrial art. The OPs gun was shipped without the "Cutts" compensator. That was an optional feature at the time. |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 3:44:26 PM EDT
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Not having a Cutts comp on it is a bonus as far as I'm concerned. They are a PITA to clean and so many were added to guns over the years they are now rarer without them.
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Posted: 7/19/2017 11:11:31 AM EDT
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Congrats on finally getting the 21 you wanted. That is a beautiful gun.
I have been tempted to sell my 1928 and upgrade to one of the Colt 21s from the STLPD Thompson hoard currently up for sale... being its my hometown. I would love to have a Colt 21 or 21 AC but am concerned I would be apprehensive about shooting it (or letting others shoot it). As much as I would love to keep my current Savage 1928 as a shooter and add a STLPD Colt 21 as more of a collector piece, I just cant justify having ~$60K tied up in two Thompsons. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 11:19:18 AM EDT
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Absolutely beautiful gun. You should be very proud!
As they say the best things in life are free, but the next best things are expensive as hell. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 12:05:01 PM EDT
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The 1921 Thompson is an icon. Congratulations. In case you are not aware and wish to avoid potential damage to your C drum, Numrich is now selling a Taiwanese made Thompson C drum for about $400. It has received favorable reviews from a number of buyers on the Machinegunboards.com Thompson forum. Enjoy! |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 12:17:04 PM EDT
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Stunning piece of history, art and machinery all at the same time.
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Posted: 7/21/2017 1:36:26 PM EDT
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Stunning piece of history, art and machinery all at the same time. |
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Posted: 7/22/2017 10:10:00 AM EDT
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you should post these pictures over on machingunboards.com
that's where the Thompson fanatics hang out those guys know a remarkable amount of facts |
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Posted: 7/22/2017 3:04:14 PM EDT
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you should post these pictures over on machingunboards.com that's where the Thompson fanatics hang out those guys know a remarkable amount of facts |
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Posted: 8/19/2017 8:15:20 PM EDT
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The pictures aren't working for me.
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